Kalama Hines

A's

A’s, Rays lineup announcements a precursor for Wild Card chess match

Bob Melvin surprised many with his decision to tap Sean Manaea over Mike Fiers to start Wednesday's winner-take-all Wild Card Game.

By Kalama HinesOctober 2, 20190

News

Predicting Oakland’s Wild Card roster, starting lineup to face Rays, Charlie Morton

When the A's opened their 2019 regular season at the Tokyo Dome, their own starting pitching -- or lack thereof -- posed the ...

By Kalama HinesOctober 1, 20190

A's

A’s claw back twice, fall in 11th of four-and-a-half-hour marathon

The Athletics were chasing from the get-go Wednesday afternoon after opener Liam Hendriks allowed a pair of Los Angeles runs in the first ...

By Kalama HinesMay 29, 20190

A's

KD nearing return; Cotton, Manaea advancing in rehab process

Khris Davis has not played a game since May 21, he hasn't homered since sending two out of Seattle's T-Mobile Park on May ...

By Kalama HinesMay 29, 20190

A's

Fiers hurls 131-pitch no-hitter after 115-minute ‘lighting malfunction’ delay

Mike Fiers was forced to wait for nearly two hours before finally flipping out the first pitch Tuesday.

By Kalama HinesMay 8, 20190

A's

Montas, bullpen lock down Angels, Davis bashes homer to seal opening series

With Frankie Montas handling Los Angeles hitters, Khris Davis and Matt Chapman took care of Oakland's needs.

By Kalama HinesMarch 31, 20190

A's

Athletics 2019 preview: Rotation holds the key to postseason aspirations

Starting pitching will answer the only question that matters to the 2019 Athletics -- does the season live beyond game 162.

By Kalama HinesMarch 28, 20190

A's

AL West preview: Astros remain a cut above, A’s step back

The biggest offseason move the Angels made was giving Mike Trout enough money over the next 12 years for the superstar center fielder ...

By Kalama HinesMarch 27, 20190

A's

Olson, A’s remain positive facing up to two-month recovery from broken hand

A hard cast over Matt Olson's right hand made his Sunday morning shopping difficult.

By Kalama HinesMarch 24, 20190

MLB

AL Central preview: Cleveland’s reign continues, Twins inch closer

The American League Central was a true one-horse race in 2018 -- it was Cleveland and five also-rans.

By Kalama HinesMarch 17, 20190

MLB

AL East preview: Yankees leapfrog Sox, Rays in hot pursuit

The reigning champion Boston Red Sox did what no reigning champ wants to do: they settled for offseason stagnancy.

By Kalama HinesMarch 13, 20190

MLB

NL East preview: Harper provides huge swing, Braves stay in hunt

The Phillies spent 2018 one piece short of a legitimate run at the postseason.

By Kalama HinesMarch 13, 20190

News

Murray announces commitment to football

It has been an eventful eight months for Kyler Murray.

By Kalama HinesFebruary 11, 20190

A's

Inside Pitch: Weighing the A’s winter

The arrival of February means Spring Training is looming -- A's pitchers and catchers report to camp in less than two weeks.

By Kalama HinesFebruary 1, 20190

A's

A’s young guns bring promising future to the doorstep

The future is bright for the Oakland Athletics. Not only that, it sits on the horizon.

By Kalama HinesJanuary 31, 20190

A's

A’s hoping for health, expecting prosperity in 2019

The passing of the 2019 Fan Fest means that everyone in A's green and gold can remove a rough 2018 Wild Card loss ...

By Kalama HinesJanuary 27, 20190

3 & Out

Raiders 3 & Out: Fumble problems too much for stellar Carr to override

It is official: fumbles have become a serious issue for the Oakland Raiders.

By Kalama HinesDecember 21, 20180

A's

A’s add three, lose one in Rule 5 Draft

Double-A shortstop Richie Martin entered the offseason as the Athletics' No. 12 overall prospect.

By Kalama HinesDecember 13, 20180

A's

Three trades the A’s should consider to improve their rotation

The Athletics finished the 2018 season with four healthy starting pitchers on their 40-man roster -- none of them especially reliable.

By Kalama HinesDecember 11, 20180

NFL

Reggie McKenzie reportedly out as Raiders GM

When McKenzie was hired, the Raiders were among the NFL's laughing stocks, with zero playoff appearances and just 45 wins over the previous ...

By Kalama HinesDecember 10, 20180

NFL

Fourth-down score with 21 ticks left gives Raiders win No. 3

For the second week in a row, the Raiders were in prime position to upset a playoff contender in Oakland. This time, they ...

By Kalama HinesDecember 9, 20180

NFL

Raiders 3 & Out: Fumbled chance facilitates change

Week 13 brought much to excite for a team that has lost three All-Pros over the past three months.

By Kalama HinesDecember 6, 20180

NFL

Feisty Raiders fall behind four fumbles, three lost

The Chiefs proved, Sunday at the Oakland Coliseum, that even without recently released running back Kareem Hunt they are able to put the ...

By Kalama HinesDecember 2, 20180

A's

A’s announce Howard Terminal as new ballpark site

Proposed redevelopment at the Coliseum site will include residential along with commercial space.

By Kalama HinesNovember 28, 20180

NBA

Warriors accelerate past Orlando with magical second half

The Warriors spent much of Monday night shooting at or under the 40-percent mark.

By Kalama HinesNovember 26, 20180

NBA

Stephen Curry’s return could come as soon as Thursday

Stephen Curry will be a "full-go" at Warriors practice Tuesday, according to Steve Kerr.

By Kalama HinesNovember 26, 20180

NFL

Judon, Ravens stuff Carr, Raiders with late rush

Derek Carr vowed early this week to continue winning and further breaking up the NFL draft order.

By Kalama HinesNovember 25, 20180

NFL

Early picks, clutch drive, game-winning kick end Raiders losing streak

The Raiders did two things they have done very little of this season in the first half Sunday.

By Kalama HinesNovember 18, 20180

A's

Inside Pitch: MLB award season passes with A’s among top earners

Due to a flaw in the system, Khris Davis was left without any precious metal following a season that saw him finish as ...

By Kalama HinesNovember 17, 20180

NFL

Johnny Townsend offers Oakland’s lone highlight in another tough loss

The Raiders 2018 season continued its tumble from unsuccessful to embarrassing Sunday.

By Kalama HinesNovember 11, 20180

A's

Inside Pitch: The 2018 A’s nine most memorable performances

The 2018 MLB season came to an end Sunday night when the Red Sox experienced the highest of the highs: a World Series ...

By Kalama HinesOctober 30, 20180

NFL

Late Martin fumble, defensive deficiencies cost Raiders

In their first game of the post-Amari Cooper era, the passing game was far from the problem for the Raiders.

By Kalama HinesOctober 28, 20180

NFL

Cooper-, Lynch-less Raiders still have enough to beat Colts

The Raiders have made the playoffs just once in the last 15 years.

By Kalama HinesOctober 27, 20180

A's

Bullpenning decision backfires as A’s bounced from postseason

In eight starts during the month of September, Liam Hendriks allowed zero first-inning runs. That success lent credence to the A’s and manager ...

By Kalama HinesOctober 3, 20180

Oakland Athletics vs San Francisco Giants

A's

Much remains to be solved before Wednesday’s Wild Card

The competition is set, and now the venue. The Yankees and Athletics will meet at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 3.

By Kalama HinesSeptember 29, 20180

A's

Officially a postseason club, A’s still chasing home field

Prior to the season, few outside of Oakland expected the 2018 Athletics to win as many as 80 games. Fewer still saw them ...

By Kalama HinesSeptember 24, 20180